The Department of Residence Life is looking for
enthusiastic, dedicated, team-oriented
women to join our staff!


Think you have what it takes to succeed as an RA?


General Eligibility Requirements
Abroad Spring 2008?
NEW Candidates
RETURNING Candidates
ARA Candidates

General Eligibility Requirements

Resident Advisors (RAs) are para-professional members of the Student Affairs staff selected on the basis of leadership, character, and the ability to relate well with others. Reporting to a Hall Director, Resident Advisors are responsible for the guidance and community development of a residence hall floor or section.

Resident Advisors are expected to be mature individuals who exert a positive influence on the members of their community. They are also expected to be concerned, responsible individuals who are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook towards Saint Mary's College. The following three minimum qualifications must be met by all individuals in the Resident Advisor position and will be verified:

1. Rising Sophomore standing or higher and/or have lived in the residence halls for one academic year.

2. Good standing with the College (not on disciplinary probation at the time of employment or owing any outstanding debts to the College).

3. A minimum cumulative and semester 2.5 GPA.

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Selection Information for Abroad Spring 2008 Candidates

RA Selection Notification: Friday, 29 February 2008

We will notify you via e-mail of your selection status--please make sure we have an accurate e-mail address for you.

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All NEW RA Candidates are required to attend one (1) Information Session:

Sunday, 20 January 2008 at 2p (Stapleton Lounge)
OR
Monday, 21 January 2008 at 5p (Stapleton Lounge)

Applications DUE: Friday, 01 February 2008 by 4.30p

Be sure to sign up for an interview when you turn in your application!

Group Process: Sunday, 17 February 2008 from 1p-5p (Regina Hall)

Individual Interviews: Monday, 04 February - Friday, 15 February, 2008

RA Selection Notification: Friday, 29 February 2008

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Selection Information for RETURNING RA Candidates

Applications available in Residence Life: Monday, 21 January 2008

NOTE: There are different applications for new, Returning and ARA Candidates--make sure you pick up the right application!

Applications DUE: Friday, 01 February 2008 by 4.30p

Be sure to sign up for an interview when you turn in your application!

Individual Interviews: Monday, 04 February - Friday, 15 February 2008

RA Selection Notification: Friday, 29 February 2008

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Selection Information for ARA Candidates

Applications available in Residence Life: Monday, 21 January 2008

NOTE: There are different applications for new, Returning and ARA Candidates--make sure you pick up the right application!

Applications DUE: Friday, 01 February 2008 by 4.30p

Be sure to sign up for an interview when you turn in your application!

Individual Interviews: Monday, 04 February - Friday, 15 February 2008

ARA Selection Notification: Tuesday, 19 February 2008

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